Printers that can handle large formats are rare and usually much more expensive than more basic models.  The Brother MFC-6490CW is a color inkjet printer that not only handles large-format printing  but includes the full range of multifunction features, all for a very affordable price.  Print speeds are fast, at up to 35 pages per minute for black and 28 pages per minute for color.  Brother MFC-6490CW ink is fairly affordable, keeping costs low.

The number of features available is impressive.  The machine can print, scan, copy, fax and also has a PC fax feature.  It also has both built-in wired and wireless networking support, for sharing across a network of computers.  It can hold up to 400 sheets of paper total, and can handle paper sizes up to 11×17 inches, known as tabloid size.  The unit includes a PictBridge port and memory card slots for printing photos directly and a full-color screen for previewing photos before printing.

The low price of Brother MFC-6490CW ink cartridges is also a great feature, as printer ink costs can really add up.  Further, Brother MFC-6490CW ink cartridges have large capacities for their class, giving a low cost per page.  The low cost of the unit and the low cost of Brother MFC-6490CW ink combine to make it a great value that is easy on the budget.

In the review of the Brother MFC-6490CW, PC Magazine liked its tabloid-size paper handling capabilities, especially for its low price.  They also liked its print quality, especially for text.  They mentioned that buyers who don’t need large format printing can save a little money with competing models.

Overall, the Brother MFC-6490CW has virtually every feature under the sun for a very low price, and its printer ink costs are economical as well.  All of this adds up to one of the most impressive machines in its class.